The facility on Louisiana 36 north of Lacombe scored 17 animal adoptions - 12 dogs and five cats – on the day. A normal Saturday usually results in three or four adoptions, according to a news release from parish government.

“We were very pleased with the turnout,” Animal Services Director Melisa Sullivan-Piwetz said in the release. “Getting more attention for the wonderful animals we have for adoption is always our goal, and this was a fun way to do it.”

On Saturday, all black and gold animals -- even those that were yellow, tan or close to gold – could be adopted for half the regular adoption fee. And anyone who walked into the shelter wearing black-and-gold Saints colors could adopt an animal for half price.

Those who adopted a pet and named it after a Saints player or coach got an additional 25 percent discount.

Regular adoption fees are $65 for dogs and $55 for cats. The fee includes vaccinations, spaying or neutering, a parish license and a microchip.

For information on animals available for adoption at the Department of Animal Services, call (985) 809-0183, or visit www.stpgov.org/animalservices.